Maine Calling

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse - and most of the cases are unreported. Elder abuse includes financial exploitation, neglect, isolation, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and domestic abuse. Sometimes, many different forms of abuse happen at the same time. We'll learn how to identify elder abuse, how to help someone who is a victim, and where to seek help. (June 15th is Elder Abuse

A Maine mediator is seeking to bridge the political divide by bringing together people of different political views for polite, respectful conversations. Guests: Craig Freshley , Make Shift Coffee House organizer and professional meeting moderator. Click here to visit the Make Shift Coffee House website. Dr. Demi Kouzounas , DMD, Chair, Maine Republican Party Phillip Bartlett, Esq., Chair, Maine Democratic Party

Christopher Phillips, Ph.D., the creator of the Socrates Cafe initiative (of which there are a number in Maine), joins us to discuss his new project - childing, which asks adults to look at the powers of reasoning, empathy, curiosity and problem solving found in children in order for both children and adults to develop fully. Joining our conversation will be Marietta McCarty (via ISDN), author of Little Big Minds - Sharing Philosophy with Kids. Guests: Christopher Phillips , author and educator.

We learn about efforts to promote grain traditions in Maine, including traditional, innovative, and sustainable techniques. We’ll discuss Kneading Conferences and Artisan Bread Fairs and the role of Maine breweries and distilleries in helping support the Maine grain economy. Guests: Tristan Noyes , Executive Director, Maine Grain Alliance Jason Perkins , brewmaster from Allagash Brewing Ellen Mallory , Associate Professor & Extension Sustainable Agriculture Specialist, University of Maine

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show; no calls will be taken. Diseases carried by ticks are of increasing concern, with the Powassan virus surfacing as a new threat. Ticks are already prevalent this season. What should people watch for, and can they protect themselves from vector-borne diseases? Guests: Chuck Lubelczyk , vector ecologist, Maine Medical Center Research Institute Robert Smith , internist with Intermed and infectious disease specialist with Maine Medical Center's Lyme and

Town & Country Federal Credit Union recently began a program to help people in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction get back on their financial feet. We’ll learn about this program as well as get answers to people with questions about recovering from personal bankruptcy, student loan debt, medical debt, and other financial issues. Guests: Nicole Lemieux with Town & Country FCU Tanya Sanbatakos , attorney with Molleur Law in Portland David Leach with the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit

Nurses in Maine face many challenges as well as opportunities. We’ll hear from nurse leaders in the state about current nursing workforce challenges and what’s being done to address them. We’ll also discuss the evolution of the nursing profession, such as the contemporary focus on disease prevention, the rigor of nursing education, and the expertise nurses use alongside advanced technology. Guests: Donna DeBloi s, RN, BSW, MSB, MBA, AHCA President/CEO HomeHealth Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine

The end is in sight for the current legislative session. We’ll hear from leaders from each party on the work left to be done, as well as progress on budget negotiations, the status of education funding, the proposed mental health step-down facility, and more. Guests: Andre Cushing , Assistant Senate Majority Leader, R- Newport Jared Golden , Assistant House Majority Leader, D-Lewiston

NPR’s Weekend Edition Saturday host and journalist Scott Simon joins us to talk about his new book My Cubs – A Love Story. We’ll also discuss his previous book Unforgettable – about the time he spent with his dying mother. Guest: Scott Simon , Peabody Award-winning correspondent and host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in

Maine Public Classical host Robin Rilette joins us to preview the many music festivals taking place this summer throughout the state. Guest: Robin Rilette , classical music host extraordinaire